New Delhi. Kolkata Knight Riders, who had registered three consecutive wins in the Indian Premier League, had to face their first defeat. Gautam Gambhir’s plan did not fit due to the average performance of the batsmen against Chennai Super Kings. Chennai, which had suffered two consecutive defeats, improved its position in the points table by winning. Delhi Capitals team is still at the last position.
On Monday, April 8, the victory procession of Kolkata Knight Riders, which had registered consecutive wins, came to a halt. Chennai Super Kings captain won the toss and chose to bowl first and restricted Kolkata to just 137 runs. Chasing the target, the team achieved the target in 17.4 overs by losing 3 wickets on the basis of captain’s solid half-century innings. Kolkata has not suffered much from this defeat and like before, it is at second place in the points table.
IPL 2024 POINTS TABLE
At present, the first place in the points table is occupied by Rajasthan Royals, who have registered four consecutive wins. Sanju Samson is now the only captain left whose team’s unbeaten campaign continues. Kolkata is at second place and Lucknow Super Giants team is at third place, winning three out of four matches. Chennai Super Kings remains at fourth position while Sunrisers Hyderabad is at fifth position.
In the points table, Punjab Kings team is at sixth position while Gujarat Titans has maintained the 7th position. Hyderabad and Punjab have registered 2-2 wins after playing 4 matches. Gujarat has 2 wins in its account after 5 matches. The Mumbai team, which registered a win after three consecutive defeats, is at number eight. In 9th place is the Royal Challengers Bangalore team which has suffered three consecutive defeats. The name of Delhi Capitals is at the bottom 10th position.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 9, 2024, 07:55 IST